Author Archives: Marian McPherson

Agents ‘not buying’ industry pleas to keep Clear Cooperation rule

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Inman Connect Austin kicked off with a spirited debate about Clear Cooperation and the disconnect between brokerage leaders and agents over whether to keep it. Continue reading →

Realtor.com claims former editor violated federal act in new filing

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Two weeks after California District Judge George H. Wu denied its preliminary injunction request against CoStar, Move has filed a new motion claiming former Realtor.com News & Insights editor James Kaminsky violated the 1986 Computer Fraud and Abu… Continue reading →

Glenn Kelman: It’s ‘game on’ for the 2025 housing market

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In his latest CNBC appearance, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman talked about mortgage rates, the lock-in effect, and how buyer-broker compensation changes are already impacting market dynamics. Continue reading →

Forget mega-teams. Half of all teams have 6 or fewer members

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California-based proptech leader RealScout has partnered with T3Sixty and Tom Ferry to release its inaugural Teams Report, which dives into the intricacies of developing a successful team and the unique challenges surrounding technology, marketing, lea… Continue reading →

Homebuilding industry relieved as dockworkers’ strike ends Friday

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International Longshoremen’s Association’s strike ended on Friday, removing worries that an extended strike would negatively impact new-home starts and sales. Continue reading →

Family-owned Louisiana brokerage joins Better Homes and Gardens

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Real estate duo James and Justin Rhodes have taken their brokerage, Rhodes Realty, to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. Rhodes has 50 affiliates across seven offices in Louisiana. Continue reading →

Anywhere’s Sherry Chris reflects on retirement and the power of travel

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Ahead of Inman Connect Austin on Oct. 9, real estate icon Sherry Chris reflected on her first year of retirement, what she’s learned from solo traveling and the importance of prioritizing wellness. Continue reading →

Shareholders say eXp mishandled assault allegations in new lawsuit

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A “culture of fear and retaliation” has damaged eXp World Holdings’ image, goodwill and monetary performance amid several sexual assault lawsuits, two shareholders claim in a suit filed Wednesday. Continue reading →

The tiny Washington town that ruled Airbnb this summer

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Two-and-a-half hours from Seattle, Quincy has become the top Airbnb destination in the US. The 8,225-person town is known for its wineries, music and outdoor attractions. Continue reading →

Florida broker arrested for laundering son’s escort profits

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After 24 years of running an illegal escort service, mother-son crime duo Margareta von Lambert and Christopher Jelavic have been busted for using von Lambert’s real estate and art businesses to launder their profits. Von Lambert, 70, and Jelavic, 48, … Continue reading →